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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,274.20, 409,911.30 and 254,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,274.20, 409,911.30 and 254,611.80 is: 381,917.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,274.20 : 409,911.30 = 254,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,274.20/409,911.30 = 254,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,274.20x = 409,911.30 × 254,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,274.20x = 104,368,253,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,368,253,933.34/273,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,917.70

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